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Rehearsal information for
Ein deutsches Requiem

Johannes Brahms

CLICK HERE for information about the optional Brahms concert in New York...it's not too late to sign up!

Starting March 7
ALL singers in-person at Trinity Episcopal (from 7-9:15)

*German pronunciation lessons (optional) will be held each Monday from 6:30-7:00.


Here are some practice links which may be helpful:

Word for word translation

This is considered by many to be the "best" recording of the Requiem: https://youtu.be/bugzbO3G2Q0
Soprano: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Baritone: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra
Chorus Master : Reinhold Schmid
Conductor: Otto Klemperer
Recorded in 1961


This is a more recent and also highly regarded (but quite different) performance by SERAPHIC FIRE 
Movement 1: https://youtu.be/17UabpjY1jw
Movement 2: https://youtu.be/msvwB43Drog
​Movement 3: https://youtu.be/dOE-7igizLw
​Movement 4: https://youtu.be/mdv-THHvEWg
​Movement 5: https://youtu.be/MHAw4x5F_Bw
​Movement 6: https://youtu.be/8Rr0ItW5qCA
​Movement 7: https://youtu.be/n2HcrACLJg8

NOTE: There may be errors in the practice materials linked below, so use these as guides only!

Pronunciation Guide
Pronunciation with IPA
​Pronunciation video
Cyber Bass Practice Tracks
Chord Perfect Practice Tracks

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​REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Unless otherwise noted, rehearsals are at Trinity Episcopal Church (St. Helens Sanctuary)

Monday, March 7, 7:00-9:15
Monday, March 14, 7:00-9:15
Monday, March 21, 7:00-9:15
Monday, March 28, 7:00-9:15
The following rehearsals are mandatory:
Monday, April 4, 7:00-9:30 at the Unitarian Universalist Church
Friday, April 8 at 7:00 PM - dress rehearsal at the Unitarian Church

Concert 1 is Sunday, April 10 at 4:00 PM
Concert 2 is Monday, April 11 at 7:00 PM

SUNDAY, APRIL 3
Sing with Trinity Episcopal Church Choir
Meet at 8:45 for rehearsal
Service begins at 10:00

Trinity Episcopal Church allows Mastersingers to rehearse on their campus for a very nominal fee. To show our appreciation, we occasionally offer music for a Sunday service. We are looking for 16 Mastersingers to join the Trinity Choir on Sunday, April 3...please let me know if you are available. Thank you!!

​CLICK HERE to download the music.

SOPRANOS

Emily Boynton
Sloane Earl
Rebecca Emerson
Sara Fallico
Cathy Hendricks
Stephanie Hutto
​Amanda Jessup
Leanna Leyes
Heather Reichert
Gina Rosbrook
Marilyn Sterbick
Samantha Winter


ALTOS

Emma Benson
Susan Butler
Audrey Clark
Joie Cook
Judith Corwin
Stefanie De Gruyter
Lisa Flexner
Shelley Maurice-Maier
Sue Peringer
Valerie Pitts
Bevalee Runner
Summer Sears
Austin Skelton
Jan Tuckerman​
TENORS

John Lawson
Thomas Moore
Sandra Ringer
Steven Runner
Brandon Salas
Scott Schroeder
Jonathan Short
Gwynn Villegas​
BASSES

Scott Abrams
Robert Anderson
Paul Andrews
Bill Brisson
Patrick Donnelly
Pete Emerson
Bruce Jessup
Richard Llewellyn
Bryan Senner
Steve Simmonds
Jon Thompson
Jeff White

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